This coming weekend Chorley Panthers are taking part in a 9s tournament in Belfast.Unfortunately it clashes with Magic weekend.
Is there any pubs there that will be showing the games?

Cheers in advance.

Where in Belfast are you staying? The city centre?

I lived in N Ireland for 3 years, and although there isn't a big natural appetite for Rugby League, neither is there an in-built anti-league policy unlike some union dominated places. I suppose that's because Union isn't actualy that massive there either.

Anyway back to the point... There are a few nice pubs in the city-centre which show Sky Sports. The problem is that they will ALL show football ahead of any other sport, be that League or Union so there's not much chance of getting your wish if the timings clash.

Don't wear any replica shirts as I think they are banned in most places as they typically represent sectarianism of one sort or another (certainly don't wear a Rangers or Celtic shirt!!!)... however it's a nice friendly city-centre and I'm sure that most places will be glad to help if they can accommodate your request.

Try the Crown Liquor Saloon opposite the Europa hotel, that's quite nice, or McGraths (google it). There's also a nice place next to the car park of the Castle Court shopping centre, and Rockie's sports bar is in the Odyssey complex in the titanic quarter.

The best bet is to start at City Hall and work your way outwards... however don't venture into the suburbs - they're safe enough but there's still the odd narrow-minded eejit (from both sides of the fence) who might spout off at you once he's had a few pints of Harp or Tennants.

Good Luck.

i dont suppose any pubs in edinburgh will be showing the wednesday v palace game on the BBC will they? i imagine it will be liverpool -chelsea on everywhere

In Manchester for the weekend going to see Peter Kaye. We are staying cenral Manchester, i know Man city are at home but i want to find a pub showing Hull v quins game at same time, will it be easy to find or anyone got any suggestions?

cheers

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This saturday I would say your chances are pretty slim (Champions League final) but for friday night I think you might have a bit of luck, some German Sky boxes have the english channels, so if you can find a pub with a 'sky' sign outside it then you might have a chance, failing that there's an Irish pub on Stavendamm, which is south of the town hall near the river, which will probably show it. (if you ask)

Anyone know anywhere in Scunthorpe that is likely to be showing Championship games?

Thanks.